Finance Director, Riverlane

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification
• 5-8 years of progressive finance experience; strong controller attributes (50% of experience) alongside more recent FP&A experience (50% of experience)
• Proven track record in high-growth, venture-backed technology companies (Series A through D)
• Deep expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario planning
• Demonstrated ability to build financial processes and systems from the ground up
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate complex technical concepts into financial frameworks
• Intellectually curious with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts
• Resilient problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change
• Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with near-term execution
• Collaborative leader who can influence and build relationships across technical and commercial teams
• Detail-oriented with uncompromising standards for accuracy and quality
• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for building and scaling in an emerging industry
• Women and other underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all or nearly all of the requirements. If this applies to you, we still encourage you to apply - you may be a great fit, even if you don't meet every single qualification. We'd love to hear from you

Desirable

• We're seeking an exceptional Financial Director to partner with our CFO in building world-class financial operations for a scaling deep tech company
• This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a quantum computing leader during a pivotal growth phase, working at the intersection of cutting-edge science and commercial scale-up
• Build an FP&A function, developing sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making in a complex business
• Own the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes across multiple cost centers and international operations
• Build comprehensive reporting frameworks for board meetings and investor communications
• Develop scenario planning models for various growth trajectories and funding paths
• Develop pricing models and commercial frameworks for QEC solutions
• Build revenue forecasting capabilities for a complex, emerging technology market
• Partner with commercial teams on contract structuring and deal economics
• Build scalable financial processes and systems to support 3x headcount growth in coming years
• Enhance financial controls and governance frameworks appropriate for a unicorn-stage business
• Partner with accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial close processes
• Implement financial systems and tools to improve efficiency and insight
• Experience with ERP implementation and financial systems transformation
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team across Financial Operations, FP&A and business partnering functions
• Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders across research, engineering, commercial, and operations
• Foster a culture of financial literacy and data-driven decision-making across the organization

• Please upload a CV and covering letter by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your covering letter should explain why you are applying for the job and what skills and experience you can bring to the role
• We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. We do not use closing dates. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role